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Municipality of Lilienthal builds 800-meter-long mobile dike

In the municipality of Lilienthal near Bremen, which is threatened by flooding, a mobile dyke around 800 meters long is being erected. In a statement on Sunday, the municipality spoke of a purely preventative safety measure. The flood situation is static. No critical areas have been added and...

Floodwater stands on a meadow on the Wörpe in Lilienthal. Photo.aussiedlerbote.de
Floodwater stands on a meadow on the Wörpe in Lilienthal. Photo.aussiedlerbote.de

Flood risk - Municipality of Lilienthal builds 800-meter-long mobile dike

In the municipality of Lilienthal near Bremen, which is threatened by flooding, a mobile dyke around 800 meters long is being erected. In a statement on Sunday, the municipality spoke of a purely preventative safety measure. The flood situation is static. No critical areas have been added and the water levels have dropped slightly, which is relieving the pressure on the dyke. According to the information provided, the mobile dyke will initially be filled with air and could be filled with water at short notice if necessary in order to provide a stable protective barrier.

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  1. Despite the successful construction of the mobile dyke in Lilienthal, the municipality remains vigilant due to the ongoing bad weather conditions in Lower Saxony, Germany.
  2. Emergency services in Bremen have been on high alert, prepared to respond to any flood-related emergencies that may arise in the region.
  3. The flood situation in Lilienthal has been a constant concern for the local residents, especially considering the area's history of disasters and flood risks.
  4. In an effort to further mitigate the flood risk, the municipality of Lilienthal plans to collaborate with neighboring towns to bolster their collective flood defenses.
  5. The mayor of Lilienthal, Herr Doktor Fliesenhahn, has expressed his gratitude to both the state and federal governments for their financial support in the construction of the mobile dyke, underscoring the importance of collective action in addressing the region's flood challenges.

Source: www.stern.de

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